Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:25 Disclosures
3:45 Connecting with your children is not something that ever ends
5:45 1. Anytime something goes wrong, it’s going to require mom’s instant attention
7:06 A taste of my story
9:50 2. Many women think their ex is crazy or a narcissist
12:00 The usual disclaimers
14:00 A contribution from a single mother
15:57 3. The length of your commitment matters
17:56 4. Her children must come first
22:15 5. You can’t just come over
23:29 5a. Sometimes you may rank last in terms of priority
24:24 5b. The ex she’s still in touch with
25:30 Giving a balanced perspective
27:04 6. You are stepping into a pre-existing family
30:30 7. If the children don’t like you
32:26 8. Divorce statistics and how they effect children
33:39 9. You’ve got to be creative with discipline
35:50 10. Navigating who should pay… for everyone
41:06 11. The possibility of meeting the ex or proverbial crazy ex
42:35 12. Extended family is often involved
45:14 13. Women are incredible care takers- but often not for you
49:08 14. The biggest risk: Spending time with the kids by yourself
50:50 15. You’re not man enough for not raising her kids?
52:42 16. Women have LOTS of “standards.” You’re allowed to have standards too
55:04 17. Physically speaking…
59:04 18. What about what you need as a man?
1:01:08 19. Women’s needs are often met by having and raising children
1:03:35 20. Kids are truly a sensory experience for women
1:07:20 Warm sentiments on the joys of connecting with children
1:10:55 Outro
